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Question; I have solid leaf guards on my gutters that were not installed properly. I would like to remove them and install new guards, however the shingles are “really” stuck to the guards. What is the best way to separate the shingles from the gutter guard without damaging the shingles.

 

[ChuckF.]

Wait for a hot day in July, or maybe careful use of a heat gun.

 

[carpdad]

How about cutting the guard along the edge of the shingles and leave it stuck to the shingles? Or oscillating saw will cut through the shingle glue easily enough. You can get wider blades (I think half round for tile joints and such) for bit quicker work. Have mineral spirit handy for cleaning the blade now and then.

 

[Calson]

I have a DeWalt 20v angle grinder and I use it 100% of the time with 4" cut-off wheels to cut through metal very quickly. I have used it to cut off hardened locks and frozen bolts and to trim aluminum channel and cut copper pipe and many other tasks. It is at least 10x faster than using any other tool.

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[jenniferobert]

better is wait the July hot day. I am not to suggest you a heat gun.